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Task: Compile a list of 5 common misconceptions about the health effects of smoking.


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1. Smoking does not cause cancer – In reality, smoking causes about 90% of lung cancer cases and causes other cancers, heart disease and stroke as well.

2. Smoking is not as bad as it used to be – Cigarettes today contain more nicotine and other chemicals than they did a few decades ago, meaning they are more addictive and more harmful to your health.

3. Light cigarettes are safer – Light cigarettes still contain the same amount of nicotine and other harmful chemicals as regular cigarettes, so they are equally as dangerous.

4. Smokeless tobacco is less hazardous than cigarettes – Smokeless tobacco is still addictive, contains many carcinogens, and can lead to oral cancer.

5. People will eventually quit smoking eventually – Many people think that if you smoke long enough, you will eventually be able to quit on your own. In reality, this is not the case; most people need help quitting or switching to other forms of nicotine products.